Line Etiquette?

[AC7179]

About the bubbles, we were in WDW earlier in the month and the CMs kept the bubble flow going in many of the walkways. They had some kind of machine and bubbles were everywhere.

 

[Amommy21]

I just don't understand why everyone is so insistent on skipping lines rather than learning to cope and gather ideas to make it better. I mean I understand having medical issues etc. I have been to Disney before major surgeries in pain, after surgeries, with a young child, etc. Of my friends that live in a one mile radius every family has someone in their party either an autistic child or adult ailment that would grant them eligibility for a DAS, but if we all went to Disney together we would all have to wait. See what I mean?

Best is to control everything you can first. Traveling off season. Be at the park at rope drop. Plan strategies to maneuver around the park. Have things to make lines easier, as talked about in this thread (obviously always being mindful of those around you). But eventually you will wait for a show, a character meet and greet and yes, even in the DAS line or with a wheelchair you can even end up waiting LONGER than the regular line.

Think about it, everyone at Disney had little kids, most people are traveling with kids on the autism spectrum in their group these days or with an adult who just had foot surgery, has a knee problem, etc. EVERYONE has a hard time in the heat and the sun, etc. You may just have to take the park slower, but waiting and lines is just part of being in a crowded place. Best to start working on this before your trip by practicing where you can etc. I would rather wait in a line at Disney than a line at a department store at Christmas any day. You just make it work by doing the best you can before you even get to that line to be prepared.

 

[Indiana Scott]

Our son Wes is developmentally disabled. He will always be a 3~5 y/o little boy.
He had a hard time waiting in lines and while he's normally a well behaved child, he would act out somewhat during the long waits. This was back around 2000 (Wes was 10) and a CM told us about the "Happy Hearts" pass - basically the DAS of that era. We used it that year and the next but I never felt good about it. I felt that the pass was more rightfully used by those that have disabilities that are more physical and difficult to work around. I felt like we were taking advantage of the situation and that we could do something different that wouldn't cause others to have to wait longer. I felt like impatience alone was not a legitimate "disability" - That's just in our situation and I'm not passing judgement on anyone else.
The following years we skipped the HH pass and planned out trips around low crowd levels. Our son learned to wait in the shorter lines and I actually believe it helped teach him the life-skill of patience.

 

[Amommy21]

Glad you were able to make good trips for him Indiana Scott!

 

[Indiana Scott]

Thanks Amommy, He looks forward to every trip with great anticipation and likes riding roller coasters way too much for dads taste.

 

[Mousequake]

Here is my thoughts on the bubble gun thing, and my DD9 knows this well, and fully respects the rights of others. She doesn't use the bubble gun:

1) When the line is indoors, because there tends to be tiles, etc. and people may slip on the soapy residue
2) When the line is outdoors, and there is no "breathing space" between guests

I can't think of a single queue that wouldn't be eliminated by those two criteria. There is never 'breathing space' in any line that I've been in, indoor or outdoor.

 

[Snurk71]

I feel like I should confess that occasionally I will hop out of a long line for aFP run, then rejoined my party. One person joining their group for whatever reason wouldn't bother me, so I guess I'm kind of operating by the Golden rule.

 

[snoodledoo]

Here's the thing with the "bathroom trip". How do you know that is why someone is coming into a line for that reason? Are they announcing it, "Sorry, had to make an emergency trip to the restroom." Are you asking when they re-enter the line? Are we just assuming that is the reason? So I really have no idea if someone is coming in from a restroom trip, or whatever and I don't really care.

My 'annoyance factor' depends on the size/make-up of the group coming in. I'm ok with 3 or less people coming in as long as there is no more than 1 adult. 2 kids and 1 adult = no annoyance for me. Anytime more than 1 adult is trying to get by = WHY?

 

[disneychrista]

Here's the thing with the "bathroom trip". How do you know that is why someone is coming into a line for that reason? Are they announcing it, "Sorry, had to make an emergency trip to the restroom." Are you asking when they re-enter the line? Are we just assuming that is the reason? So I really have no idea if someone is coming in from a restroom trip, or whatever and I don't really care.

If you/your kid has to go to the restroom, do it before you get in line. If you have an "emergency" then the people around will know because the adult & child will have left the line to use the restroom & then get back in line.

 

[carrierael77]

Wow, seeing these comments makes me really hopeful that many of you won't be there when we go. You sound very negative. I was asking not because of a little 15 minute wait. I was simply trying to ask because I see all these things about 90 minute to 2 hour wait times. I haven't been to Disneyland in over 20 Years and this is a big once in a lifetime trip for my family. We are not pros. We don't know what to expect. It was simply a question and you people are coming across as attacking for asking the question.

Personally if I saw a family of 3 (in my case) and one of the parents popped out with the kiddo I wouldn't have a problem at all. As long as someone stays there. Them standing there doing the potty dance for over an hour vs. Stepping out of line for a couple of minutes doesn't impact my wait time At all. Same amount of people, same amount if wait.

Lesson learned here is that people are rude, inconsiderate and out for themselves. Screw the little kids and their magical day, it's all about rude adults. Message received. We will be out for ourselves like Many of you seem to be. And to quote someone on this thread "and I really don't care".

 

[NannyBeBe]

carrierael77, please do not allow this to dampen your excitement about your trip to DLR. I have been going to DLR on a regular basis for over 30 years. Yes, I have seen changes in behavior of both adults and kids, but 99% of the time folks are courteous and friendly. If you do encounter rudeness, my advice is to ignore it and go on your happy way. They are the ones to be pitied if they cannot be happy in Disneyland. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[Indiana Scott]

With all due respect Carrierl77, poster after poster had described how a situation like you describe would be acceptable to them. The problem arises when a "family" of many people suddenly show up and frankly, it's obvious they're taking advantage and simply cutting in line.
Honestly I was thinking that this whole thread was being discussed very nicely without personal attacks or insults being hurled.
Sadly the only place I see an exception to that is in your last post.

For those that visit the park I feel like the things we all learned in kindergarten still work in life. We wait for out turn and treat others with fairness.

Carrierl77, I hope you have a great trip and enjoy the park without any of this kind of drama.

Scott

 

[carrierael77]

You are welcome to your perspective. My perspective is people here commenting saying things like this for example: "so I have no idea if someone is coming in from a restroom trip, and I really don't care" is rude. You and I have different perspectives which is great, but many of the replies on here seem way out of line to me. I was simply inquiring as to what the norm was with the lines being so excessive (1.5 hours for example), and kids. Instead of getting an answer I got attacked for even suggesting such a thing. Not everyone, but there are many many many replies on here from adults who sound like spoiled children themselves. They would rather have a kid pee their pants than dare go use the bathroom l. And God forbid a kid get antsy after standing in line for an hour an a half. I think it's rude. I think many of these people need a reality check.

I admit I am pretty heated. I have sat back and warched for 50 comments now as people behave in such a manner. They could not care less if it's a kid or not. If a little guy can't hold his bladder well that just too bad cause some grown person wants to be a jerk.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Some people here do seem like that, but most here have said for kids they don't really care. (Ie if the kid has to go to the bathroom take them to the bathroom). What most of us here have a problem with are the groups of teens and adults who come as I've said like a pack to join one other person in line.
I think the above post where some one said they don't care, was about they don't care about the kid getting back in line. Not that they didn't care about the kid having to go to the bathroom.

I do admit some of the posts looked a bit harsh but honestly this is one of the tamer Line question post's I have seen. I have seen mods shut posts down because of comets five times worse than any here on this page.
As I said some will tell you NO way in hell is it ok. but at least half of the 50 posts, say its ok. Take the Ok answer, take the kid to the potty and ignore the rest of the haters when you are at the park. Go have a good time and don't worry.

 

[Indiana Scott]

I'm sure it has a lot to do with my perspective. I came here from Mice Chat - a place where attacks and cowardly backstabbing is the rule and not the exception.
Compared to the discussions over there, this is a girl scouts tea party!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Oh yes I have also heard that place is scary nothing like the disboard. I go read things but I do not comment there what so ever and wont.

 

[minnie mum]

You are welcome to your perspective. My perspective is people here commenting saying things like this for example: "so I have no idea if someone is coming in from a restroom trip, and I really don't care" is rude. You and I have different perspectives which is great, but many of the replies on here seem way out of line to me. I was simply inquiring as to what the norm was with the lines being so excessive (1.5 hours for example), and kids. Instead of getting an answer I got attacked for even suggesting such a thing. Not everyone, but there are many many many replies on here from adults who sound like spoiled children themselves. They would rather have a kid pee their pants than dare go use the bathroom l. And God forbid a kid get antsy after standing in line for an hour an a half. I think it's rude. I think many of these people need a reality check.

I admit I am pretty heated. I have sat back and warched for 50 comments now as people behave in such a manner. They could not care less if it's a kid or not. If a little guy can't hold his bladder well that just too bad cause some grown person wants to be a jerk.

I think you need to take a step back and take a couple of deep breaths. No one on this thread has attacked you. No one has said they have a problem with a parent taking a child for an emergency potty break. As for the part of your post I bolded, you apparently ignored the part where she stated that she had no problem with an adult plus small child returning.I saw not one single reply demanding that you allow the kid to pee his pants.

As for the length of lines, your line times seem to grow with each of your posts. First 45 minutes, then an hour, now its 1.5 hours. Posters have, very diplomatically for a message board IMO, pointed out that taking your kid out of line for a walk is not acceptable. You asked, they replied. They have also very generously suggested coping strategies that you could use to help your child while you wait.

In return you have chosen to lash out and attack those very same posters. That's how things look from my perspective.

 

[Geemo]

carrierael77
When are you going to the parks?

There are only three of you, so if someone needs an emergency break while in a long ride line, GO FOR IT!
As you are returning, politely make your way up to your family.

Don't let others behavior affect your trip. While you're there you will run into all kinds of moods depending on the time of day.

You're going to have a fine time ENJOY!

Geemo

 

[snoodledoo]

I guess it came across differently than how I meant it. I meant, I don't care, as in I have no problem with it. Go for it! Go get a churro if you want. Doesn't bother me because what's the difference to me between that and if you stood in front of me the whole time. No difference! I gave examples as to what would bother me. Sorry if you misunderstood what I was saying.

 

[tiffjoy]

I don't see anyone in this thread saying that they want a child to "pee their pants" or that they don't care about a little kid's magic. Everyone was super polite up until your last reply.

I am the mother of a three and five year old. We have been going since they were little. As I stated, I have no problem with emergency potty breaks, and no one else here has said otherwise. What people do state is that it isn't really fair for you to take your kid out for a break and to wander around then jump back in line (again, unless they need a DAS card). My kids wait in line along with everyone else. That's part of getting on the ride. If a line is 2 hours ( I agree with previous poster that your time estimates are growing), we wouldn't get in it because I know that is too long. The only lines I have seen to that extent were RSR, and we get FP for that, and the Anna and Elsa M&G last year when it was accepted practice that only one person would wait in the line. Otherwise, I generally see 45-60 min as the max, and we tend to avoid those unless our kids are willing to wait.

Certainly, I've never seen anyone accosted or threatened or anything terrible for line jumping. If I saw you wander in with your kid and shove by everyone, I would assume there had been an issue that caused you to be delayed or something. I wouldn't let it impact my day, and I wouldn't say anything either. pretty much what everyone has been saying.